Human Flourishing

Question 1

Explain the term Flourishing.

Answer 1

A state where people experience positive emotions and positive psychological and social functioning most of the time.

Question 2

What are the core features of flourishing as an individual?

Answer 2

1. Positive emotions
2. Engagement and Interest
3. Meaning and purpose

Question 3

What are the added features of flourishing as an individual?

Answer 3

1. Self-esteem
2. Optimism
3. Resilience
4. Vitality
5. Self determination
6. Positive relationships

Question 4

Define culture.

Answer 4

Culture is a shared system of beliefs, understanding, values, perceptions including repetitive ways of thinking, feeling and acting by a group of 3 or more people.

Question 5

What are the 11 points of the Culture checklist?

Answer 5

1. Assumptions about life
2. The person-made part of the environment
3. Transmission from generation to generation
4. Experiences during childhood
5. Culture is not widely discussed
6. Well-meaning clashes
7. Culture allows people to “fill in the blanks”
8. Cultural values remain despite compromises and slip-ups
9. Emotional reactions when observing violations
10. Acceptance and rejection over time
11. The difficulty of fast change